Book Self-Catering Holidays in Quirky Holiday Cottages

A stunning new North Devon beach apartment for 2015 in Westward Ho! This beautiful seaside holiday apartment has a contemporary interior, high-quality spec with a balcony and fantastic sea views, directly overlooking the beach in this family-friendly resort.

Bakers Farm Oast is a stunningly authentic detached rural cottage in the High Weald AONB in Ticehurst. Set on the Sussex/Kent border, the rural cottage sleeps four and offers contemporary chic and country charm, a delightful private garden, local wildlife, lovely views, and a wood-burning stove.

Tranquillity is assured at Hay Store, a rural holiday cottage with a hot tub in North Wales surrounded by countryside in Corwen, situated just moments from Snowdonia. The pet-friendly cottage offers spacious, furnished grounds, reminders of yesteryear, tiled floors, contemporary comfort and fresh, clean air.

8 Tawney House apartment occupies the first floor of the stone-built traditional house in Matlock. The rural apartment offers access to the village of Matlock and the wonders of the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales, plus furnished grounds and light and airy modern rooms with mullioned windows.

Some of the best views in England can be savoured from Netherscar in Chapel-le-Dale near Ingleton. The detached, remote holiday cottage lies among the rolling hills in a haven of peace and tranquillity and offers three bedrooms, an open fire, and ample space for pets and children to roam.

This North Devon holiday cottage with on-site fishing and a children's play area is at Lower Aylescott. Smithy Cottage accommodates up to four guests in two bedrooms. It is situated in West Down, a pretty village outside Ilfracombe in the glorious North Devon countryside, just a handful of miles from the beach at Woolacombe.

Masongill Lodge is a charming rural cottage in the hamlet of Masongill, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This Grade II-listed Yorkshire longhouse was built in 1709 and features exposed beams, two log fires, an Aga, and a walk right from the front door. The property also includes a paddock and garden with breathtaking views.

This large country farm cottage on Exmoor has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, numerous reception rooms, a well-equipped games room, a large farmhouse kitchen with an Aga and seating area, plus a formal dining room. All linen, towels, central heating etc., included. Use of tennis court - don't forget your equipment! Plenty of great walking, horse riding, mountain biking, wild swimming and exploring places on Exmoor. Pets are welcome too.

Set on the peaceful Strawberryfield Park resort near Cheddar, The Levels is a stylish architect-designed eco-lodge with a hot tub possessing abundant light and cool tones, perfect for discerning couples seeking a relaxing break in the Somerset countryside.